STRAYER UNIVERSITY CATALOG
2011-2012 EDITION 1
APRIL 2011 – JULY 2012
ADDENDUM UPDATE: October 17, 2011
2012 Academic Calendar
Summer Quarter
Summer Quarter Begins
Add/Drop Period:
Independence Day
(University Closed)
Last Day to Drop without
Academic Penalty
Labor Day (University Closed)
Summer Quarter Ends
Mini-Session I
Mini-Session II
Monday, July 2
Monday, July 2– Monday, July 9
Wednesday, July 4
Friday, August 17
Saturday, September 1 – Monday, September 3
Monday, September 17
Monday, July 2 – Monday, August 6
Monday, August 13 – Monday, September 17
Fall Quarter
Add/Drop Period:
Last Day to Drop without
Academic Penalty
Thanksgiving (University
Closed)
Fall Quarter Ends
Mini-Session I
Mini-Session II
Monday, October 1 – Monday, October 8
Friday, November 16
Thursday, November 22 – Sunday, November 25
Monday, December 17
Monday, October 1 – Monday, November 5
Monday, November 12 – Monday, December 17
Please visit www.strayer.edu/graduation for 2012 commencement dates and
deadlines.
Campuses and Locations
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Illinois
Downers Grove Campus
1431 Opus Place
Suite 300
Downers Grove IL 60515
630.874.6200
Tennessee
Shelby Campus
7275 Appling Farms Parkway
Memphis, TN 38133
901.383.6750
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Virginia
Newport News Campus
99 Old Oyster Point Road, Unit 1
Newport News, Virginia 23602-7178
757.881.5100
General Information
State Licensure and Approvals
Alaska
Strayer University is exempt from authorization by the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education.
Iowa
Strayer University has satisfied the financial responsibility standards of the Iowa College Student Aid Commission.
Montana
Strayer University has proven the adequacy of the course of study offered to Montana students according to the
standards of the Montana University System Board of Regents.
Wyoming
Strayer University is registered by the Wyoming Department of Education
Calculating Your Tuition and Fees
2012 Tuition: Effective Winter 2012
Tuition is charged by the course. All courses are 4.5 credit hours.
Courses in master’s programs are charged at the rate of $2,250 per course for courses taken during 2012.
At the undergraduate level, full-time students (3 or more courses attempted per quarter) are charged at the rate of $1,650
per course for courses taken during 2012.* Part-time students (fewer than 3 courses attempted per quarter) are charged
at the rate of $1,725 per course for courses taken during 2012.
Students who enroll in a course but fail to attend may be subject to a “no show” fee as indicated below. International
students requiring an I-20 must pay a tuition deposit of $300 during 2011.
Books and supplies are not covered by the tuition charge and must be purchased by the student. The student should
allow approximately $150 per course for textbooks and supplies. As a service to all of its students, Strayer University
provides a $100 book voucher to all new students who have never attended classes at Strayer University and all readmit
students who have been out of class for more than three quarters. To qualify for the book voucher, new and readmit
students must register for classes and finalize their registration by 5:00 p.m. EST on the last day of the add/drop period for
the relevant quarter. The book voucher is valid for textbooks for students’ first term only and can be redeemed only at
MBS Direct. Strayer University employees are not eligible for participation in the book voucher program.
Fees
Application Fee1
Degree Conferral
Certificate/Diploma Conferral
Challenge Exam (per examination)
Extended Payment Administration Fee
Experiential Learning Assessment
(per assessment)
No Show Fee 2
Withdrawal Processing Fee
Official Strayer Transcript Fee
Overdue Library Fee
Returned Check Fee
Declined Credit Card Fee
Replacement Diploma Fee
Technology Fee
TOEFL Examination Fee3
CLEP Fee4
DSST Fee
$50
$150
$25
$100
$25
$250
$250 per course
$50
$150
$25
$100
$25
$250
$250 per course
$25
$5
$0.10 (per overdue item daily and/or
replacement cost)
$20
$30
$50
$25
$5
$0.10 (per overdue item daily
and/or replacement cost)
$20
$30
$50
$45
$40
$97
$100
$30
$97
$100
Policies and Procedures
Attendance
Students are expected to attend and be on time for all regularly scheduled campus classes. Should absences or
tardiness be necessary, students are responsible for the material covered during the absences. Faculty cannot grant
requests for excessive amounts of make-up material, and they may request written documentation detailing the reason for
absences or tardiness. Strayer University requires all faculty to take attendance during each class period and to record it
accurately on their permanent roster. A student who is late to class may be marked absent.
Excessive absences or tardiness make it almost impossible for a student to meet the academic objectives of a course;
they frequently cause a student to receive a lower grade, even though the absences or tardiness were unavoidable.
A student who is absent from four consecutive class meetings, excluding holidays and emergency cancellation of
classes, will be withdrawn automatically from that course. A student will be withdrawn automatically from a mini-session
course when he/she misses two consecutively scheduled classes. A student who does not attend any of the classes for
which he/she is registered in a term will be administratively withdrawn from the University.
A student who has been absent due to mitigating circumstances should contact his/her Campus Dean for additional
time to complete coursework. The University has defined the following as mitigating circumstances: serious illness of the
1
Includes fees for up to three transcript requests Not applicable in all states. See Catalog 3
Except in cases of I-20 denial 4
Includes Strayer Administrative fees 2
student, serious illness of a member of the student’s immediate family for whom the student is the primary caregiver, or
death of member of student’s immediate family, military deployment, unforeseen travel requirements, or relocation related
to the student’s employment. To request accommodation or waiver based on mitigating circumstances, the student must
provide the University with documentation supporting the student’s claim of mitigating circumstances. If the request is
granted based on the documentation provided, the Campus Dean will so notify the faculty member(s) to work with the
student to satisfactorily complete the coursework within a reasonable amount of time. Students may also be required to
submit additional documentation before enrolling in subsequent quarters to demonstrate that the mitigating circumstance
no longer applies. If circumstances are such that, due to the length of the class absences or the length of the anticipated
absence, the preferable course of action is class withdrawal, the student may petition the Campus Director for a tuition
adjustment and/or waiver of the withdrawal fee. The same documentation cited above must be provided to the applicable
Campus Director.
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Online Classes:
Online courses run from Monday 12:00 am EST to Sunday at 11:59 pm EST. Assignments completed in a week other
than the one where the assignment is due will not count toward attendance for the previous week. In order to satisfy
weekly attendance requirements, online students must demonstrate weekly attendance actively by completing one of the
following actions as directed by the instructor:(1) submit an academic assignment; (2) submit a quiz or an exam; (3)
participate in a posted online academic discussion. Logging into the online class without active participation (as described
above) does not constitute official weekly attendance. Participation must be within the Blackboard course. Work
completed outside of Blackboard environment does not count toward attendance.
Repeating Courses – Undergraduate
An undergraduate student may repeat any college‐level course in which he/she receives a grade of “D” or “F”. A course may be repeated one time. The Campus Dean may grant a one‐time exception to this policy upon consideration of a student’s individual situation. This would require the student be counseled by the Campus Dean or Academic Advisor prior to approval of course registration. Students enrolled in associate and bachelor degrees may have no more than five repeats, “R” grades on their academic record. Students enrolled in undergraduate certificate programs may have no more than two repeats, “R” grades on their academic record and students enrolled in diploma programs may have no more than three repeats, “R” grades on their academic record. Once a student has reached the maximum number of repeated courses allowed by the University, all subsequent courses where a “D” or an “F” is received will be counted towards the student’s cumulative grade point average. Students may continue to enroll and pursue their program of study until which time they fail to meet academic standards set by the University. Repeated courses must be completed at Strayer University in order to be granted a grade of "R" (repeat). Failing grades must be repeated at Strayer University in order to be eligible for academic credit. In conjunction with the policy on repeating college level courses, there are separate policies to be considered surrounding Developmental Education courses. Students should refer to the Policies and Procedures section of this catalog for information on Development Education requirements Students who fail a Developmental course (under 100‐level) must meet with an Academic Advisor prior to re‐registering for the class a second time. Once counseling has been conducted an undergraduate student may repeat a Developmental course one time. In extenuating circumstances, the Campus Dean may grant a one‐time exception to this policy. If an exception is granted and the course is not successfully completed the student will be advised to discontinue their enrollment until they are able to provide evidence of successful completion of college‐level credit in the subject area they failed at Strayer. Repeat Grade Calculation During the quarter in which the "D" or "F" grade is earned, that grade is computed as part of the quarterly and cumulative grade point average for academic purposes. Repeating a course does not remove the course from the student’s academic record. When the course has been completed in another quarter, a grade of "R" (repeat) replaces the first grade in the cumulative grade point average. The second grade is computed in the quarter in which it was taken and thereafter replaces the first grade when calculating the cumulative grade point average. No more than five “R” (repeat) grades may be applied to a student's academic record at the associates and bachelors level. Once a student has reached the maximum number of repeated courses allowed by the University, all subsequent courses where a “D” or an “F” is received will be counted towards the student’s cumulative grade point average. Students may continue to enroll and pursue their program of study until which time they fail to meet academic standards set by the University. In addition to the above‐listed requirements, students must fulfill all graduation requirements as listed in this catalog under Graduation requirements/Undergraduate Degree Program. Students otherwise eligible for federal financial aid may use this funding to repeat a failed course, presuming they remain in good standing for federal financial aid. Students who wish to improve their grade by retaking a course they have already passed may not use financial aid to pay for the repeated course. Repeating Courses – Graduate
A graduate student may repeat any college‐level course in which he/she receives a grade of “C” or below. A course may be repeated one time. The Campus Dean may grant a one‐time exception to this policy upon consideration of a student’s individual situation. This would require the student be counseled by the Campus Dean or Academic Advisor prior to approval of course registration. Students enrolled in graduate degrees may have no more than three repeats, “R” grades on their academic record. Students enrolled in graduate certificate programs may have no more than two repeats, “R” grades on their academic record. Once a student has reached the maximum number of repeated courses allowed by the University, all subsequent courses where a “C” or below is received will be counted towards the student’s cumulative grade point average. Students may continue to enroll and pursue their program of study until which time they fail to meet academic standards set by the University. Repeated courses must be completed at Strayer University in order to be granted a grade of "R" (repeat). Failing grades must be repeated at Strayer University in order to be eligible for academic credit. Repeat Grade Calculation During the quarter in which the "C" or "F" grade is earned, that grade is computed as part of the quarterly and cumulative grade point average for academic purposes. Repeating a course does not remove the course from the student’s academic record. When the course has been completed in another quarter, a grade of "R" (repeat) replaces the first grade in the cumulative grade point average. The second grade is computed in the quarter in which it was taken and thereafter replaces the first grade when calculating the cumulative grade point average. No more than three “R” (repeat) grades may be applied to a student's academic record at the graduate level. Once a student has reached the maximum number of repeated courses allowed by the University, all subsequent courses where a “C” or an “F” is received will be counted towards the student’s cumulative grade point average. Students may continue to enroll and pursue their program of study until which time they fail to meet academic standards set by the University. In addition to the above‐listed requirements, students must fulfill all graduation requirements as listed in this catalog under Graduation requirements/Graduate Degree Program. Students otherwise eligible for federal financial aid may use this funding to repeat a failed course, presuming they remain in good standing for federal financial aid. Students who wish to improve their grade by retaking a course they have already passed may not use financial aid to pay for the repeated course. Developmental Education Requirements
Developmental education courses are designed for students who need remediation before enrolling in collegiate level
courses. Developmental courses are not offered for academic credit and do not fulfill graduation requirements. Students
who take developmental education courses (ENG090 and/or MAT090) must complete those courses with a grade of "C"
or better.
Students who place into both ENG090 and MAT090 must take both courses during their first quarter of enrollment. If
only one course is undertaken in the first quarter of enrollment, it must be a developmental course. Students may not
enroll in college-level courses offered for credit until they pass one of the developmental courses.
Students who place into only one of the developmental courses – either ENG090 or MAT090 – must take the required
course in their first quarter. These students may concurrently enroll in 100 or 200 level courses offered for credit, but may
not enroll in courses that require college-level preparation in the developmental subject. Students must seek campus
advising prior to registration.
Students enrolled in ENG090 and/or MAT090 who do not earn a passing grade may repeat the course one time.
Students who fail ENG090 and/or MAT 090 must meet with an advisor and are required to repeat the failed course(s) in
the subsequent academic term of enrollment. Students who fail either ENG090 and/or MAT090 two times will be advised
to exit the University and return upon successful completion of college level course in the course they failed at Strayer.
The Campus Dean may grant an opportunity to repeat a developmental course for a third time only when extenuating
circumstances exists.
Students may appeal decisions to the Campus Dean only if there are substantive and extenuating circumstances.
Additional information regarding the University’s policy on grade disputes is described in the Policy and Procedures
section.
Withdrawal
All students must be counseled by both the Business Office and Academics prior to being withdrawn. Students
withdrawing or who are administratively withdrawn before the last day to withdraw without academic penalty will receive a
“W” (withdrew). Students withdrawing or who are administratively withdrawn after the last day to withdraw without
academic penalty will receive a grade of “WF” (withdrew failing) for the course. Students withdrawing or who are
administratively withdrawn within the third week of the scheduled mini-session class will receive a “W” (withdrew). After
the third week, a grade of “WF” (withdrew failing) will be recorded. Withdrawal deadlines are indicated in each quarter’s
class schedule. Failure to follow these procedures may result in a failing grade in the course. Undergraduate Grading System
Academic standing, which is expressed as the grade point average (GPA), is based upon the following grading system:
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
F*
WF
Status
I
W
X
NS
R
IP
Explanation
Excellent
Good
Average
Below Average
Failure
Failure (Admin.)
Withdrew Failing
Explanation
Quality
Points
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
Grading
Scale
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
59 or below
Incomplete
Withdrew
Audit
No-Show
Repeated Course
Grade not Posted
Graduate Grading System
The grading scale for the graduate program does not consider grades below “C” as passing. Any grade below a “C”
carries zero quality points. Academic standing, which is expressed as the grade point average (GPA), is based upon the
following grading system:
Grade
A
B
C
F
F*
WF
Status
I
W
Explanation
Excellent
Good
Average
Failure
Failure (Admin.)
Withdrew Failing
Explanation
Incomplete
Withdrew
X
NS
R
IP
Audit
No-Show
Repeated Course
Grade not Posted
Quality
Points
4
3
2
0
0
0
Grading
Scale
90-100
80-89
70-79
69 or below
“Incomplete” Policy
A student whose work in a course has been satisfactory, but who, because of illness or extenuating circumstances
beyond the student’s control has been unable to complete some small part of the work of the course, may petition for
Incomplete “I” status. The assigning of an Incomplete “I” is granted at the discretion of the instructor and/or the Dean.
An Incomplete “I” must be completed by submitting work assigned to the instructor by the end of the following term. It is
the responsibility of the student to request and make arrangements with the instructor to complete the work by the end of
the following term. Failure to complete assigned work in the course will result in the Incomplete “I” automatically changing
to an administrative “F” (“F*”). An administrative “F*” counts as a “0” in determining the grade point average.
No student receiving an “I” can be on the Honor Roll, Dean’s List or the President’s List for that quarter. Student Problem Resolution
If a complaint is not settled to the student’s satisfaction, the student may contact the University’s accrediting agency, the
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267-284-5000), or one of
the state agencies below. Note that University’s state licenses and approvals are listed under State Licensure and
Approvals in the General Information section of the catalog.
The School of Business
Accounting Programs
Master of Science in Accounting
The primary objective of the Master of Science in Accounting is to provide specialized, graduate level education to
persons seeking positions as professional accountants in industry, government, and non-profit organizations. In addition,
the Master of Science in Accounting program offers graduates much of the academic background necessary to pursue
certification in public accounting (CPA) and management accounting (CMA).
Students who have not earned degrees from appropriate fields of study may be required to take additional coursework
as a prerequisite for completing the program.
The program provides a well-balanced integration of theoretical accounting concepts and modern quantitative methods
in decision-making.
Many states have additional requirements directly related to CPA examination preparation. Students should consult
their respective state Board of Accountancy for further details.
This program offers specializations that allow students to tailor their degrees to fit their careers and learning goals. It is
an exciting educational option for students looking to increase their understanding, advance their careers, and expand
their opportunities in the following areas:
Accounting Information Systems
Controllership
Public Accounting(**)(***)
Taxation
*This program is not available in Illinois or Mississippi. This program is not available at the New Jersey campuses and
is available in an online-only format to New Jersey students.
**Students in North Carolina must have completed a bachelor's degree in accounting in order to be admitted into this
program.
*** This concentration is not available in South Carolina.
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Business Programs
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Bachelor of Business Administration
The Bachelor of Business Administration prepares graduates for a wide range of managerial positions in business,
government, and non-profit organizations. Business Administration students acquire fundamental as well as practical and
professional skills in all phases of business including decision-making and problem-solving capabilities, and the program
also provides a strong liberal arts component that develops communications skills, information literacy, abstract thinking
and critical analysis and fosters historical, political and social awareness.
The Bachelor of Business Administration program offers area concentrations that enable students to tailor their
degrees to their career and educational goals. Specializations are available in:
Accounting*****
Acquisition and Contract Management
Banking
Entrepreneurship****
Finance
Health Services Administration**
Hospitality and Tourism Management***
Human Resource Management
International Business****
Legal Studies******
Management
Management Information Systems*****
Marketing
Project Management****
Retail Management
Also available: an Associate in Arts in Business Administration, a Master of Business Administration, an Executive
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and an Undergraduate Certificate in Business Administration.
*Arkansas and Ohio students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration program must follow the program
requirements as set forth in the University's Arkansas and Ohio Catalogs.
**This concentration is not available in North Carolina, Mississippi, or Ohio. This concentration is not available at the
Maryland or New Jersey campuses and is available in an online-only format to Maryland and New Jersey students.
***This concentration is not available in Arkansas or Delaware.
**** This concentration is not available in Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, or Pennsylvania. This concentration is not
available at the New Jersey campuses and is available in an online-only format to New Jersey students.
***** This concentration is not available in Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, or Pennsylvania. This
concentration is not available at the New Jersey campuses and is available in an online-only format to New Jersey
students.
****** This concentration is not available in Arkansas.
Master of Science in Management
*This program is not currently available in North Carolina, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania. This program is not available at
New Jersey or Maryland campuses and is available in an online-only format to Maryland and New Jersey students.
The School of Education
Master of Education*
The Master of Education provides teachers, training and development professionals, human resource staff managers,
and others the knowledge and skills to pursue or advance their careers in education, human resource training, curriculum
development, instructional technology, or trade education association management.
The Master of Education program of study includes courses covering functional areas and critical knowledge in
education as well as courses incorporating leadership skills and information technology tools. Upon completion of the
program, graduates will be able to apply key concepts and techniques to educational problems and issues.
Students who have not earned degrees from appropriate fields of study may be required to take additional coursework
as a prerequisite for completing the program.
Completion of Strayer University’s Master of Education program does not guarantee a student has met the
requirements to apply for public school teacher or administrator licensure in any state. Students pursuing teacher or
school administrator certifications in the public school system should contact their respective state offices of education as
well as local school district to confirm educational requirements before beginning the program.
Completion of this program will not lead to teacher or administrator certification in South Carolina. Although it is not
guaranteed, graduates may be eligible for pay upgrade or promotion.
Strayer University has been granted authorization by the State of Alabama under Ala. Code, §16-5-10(14)(1975) to
offer the academic program described herein. Since credentials earned in the Master of Education do not automatically
qualify for teaching certification, endorsement, and/or salary benefits within the State of Alabama, prospective students
are advised to contact the Office of the Alabama State Superintendent of Education and/or their local school district
administrators for verification.
Within this curriculum, students have the option of choosing a concentration in:
Adult Education and Development**
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment***
Instructional Technology****
Teacher Leadership****
*This program is not available in Arkansas, Illinois, Mississippi, or Ohio. This program is not available at the Louisiana
or New Jersey campuses and is available in an online-only format to Louisiana and New Jersey students. This degree is
not recognized for rank change for K-12 students in Kentucky. Due to revisions in program qualification requirements in
Georgia, this program may no longer qualify students for a certificate level upgrade. Students seeking a certificate level
upgrade in Georgia should refer to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, http://www.gapsc.com/home.asp
regarding eligibility requirements.
Completion of this program will not lead to teacher or administrator certification in South Carolina. Although it is not
guaranteed, graduates may be eligible for pay upgrade or promotion.
** This concentration is not available in Pennsylvania or North Carolina. This concentration is not available at
Maryland campuses and is available in an online-only format to Maryland students.
*** This concentration is not available in Kentucky, North Carolina, or Pennsylvania.
**** This concentration is not available in Kentucky.
University Directory
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Campus Deans
Illinois
Downers Grove Campus
Jeffrey Romanczuk, Ed.D.
Education Administration and Policy Studies, University of Tennessee; Ed.S., Special Education, University of Tennessee;
M.S., Information Sciences, University of Tennessee; B.S., Secondary English, Pennsylvania State University
Tennessee
Shelby Campus
Ron Davis, Ed.D.
Ed.D., Policy Studies, University of Memphis; M.A., Instruction Curriculum Leadership and Elementary Education,
University of Memphis; M.A., Technical and Professional Writing, University of Memphis; B.S., Physical Sciences,
University of Memphis
Virginia
Newport News Campus
GIanpaolo Cappuzo, Ph.D.
Ph.D., University of Padua; M.A., Classical Studies, Concetto Marchesi Lyceum, Padua
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Campus Directors
Illinois
Downers Grove Campus
Jenna Bailey
Tennessee
Shelby Campus
Torrence Eddie
Virginia
Newport News Campus
D’Andre H. Wilson